Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories

Languageen
First published2008-06-29
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#307

Description

"Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of short stories published in 1917. This anthology presents nineteen tales that capture authentic Australian life with Paterson's distinctive humor and keen eye for character. From motor cars to livestock, from bar-room oracles to amateur gardeners, these stories explore everyday happenings and reveal the underlying comedy of Australian rural and town life. Critics praised the collection as superior work, noting that discernment of character and authentic Australian tone shine through every page. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction
  • Short stories, Australian
  • Australia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
  • PR

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